Top 10 Umbrella Companies in the UK [2024]
Based on our experience, and after thorough research, we have compiled a list of the best umbrella companies in the UK. On this page, you will also find the complete list of FCSA accredited, and Professional Passport approved umbrella companies.
Our shortlisted umbrella companies are award-winning, and experts in providing umbrella company services in the UK. You can get in touch with our partner umbrella companies and get a pay illustration for no cost.
It is important to note that, while choosing an umbrella, always look for experienced and HMRC-compliant umbrella companies. Your focus should not be on finding the cheapest umbrella company. Compliance is the most important factor.
Top Umbrella Companies in the UK
| Company Name | Benefits | Fee | Company Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
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Best Umbrella Company: Contracting Awards 2024 [Nominee] FCSA Accredited Professional Passport Approved Same day payments & wage advances available upon request Free subscription to DASA Rewards money-saving App All statutory entitlements including holiday, sick & maternity/ paternity pay |
£10 Per Week | Get a quote View Profile |
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Professional Passport Approved Payroll flexibility (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) Free tax investigation consultation* Free employment dispute advice* Contractor portal Outstanding customer service |
£19 Per Week | Get a quote View Profile |
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Top 10 Umbrella Companies in the UK
Below is the list of the top 10 umbrella companies in the UK.
- DASA Umbrella
- Pay Guardians
- Umbrella Company UK
- PayStream
- Parasol
- SmartWork Umbrella
- Giant Group
- Contractor Umbrella
- Brookson One
- Workwell
Umbrella Companies Comparison Table
| Umbrella Company | Weekly Margin | Same Day Payments | FCSA Approved | Professional Passport | SafeRec Certified | Insurance Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DASA Umbrella | £10 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Templeton Brook | £19 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| SmartWork | £15 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Parasol | £29 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Giant | £22 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Contractor Umbrella | £15 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| PayStream | £27 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Umbrella Company UK | £20 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Brookson One | £20 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Workwell | £22 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
FCSA Accredited Umbrella Companies
Below is the full list of FCSA-accredited umbrella companies.
| Umbrella Company |
|---|
| Champion Contractors |
| Trafalgar |
| JMK Group UK |
| Parasol |
| Umbrella Company UK |
| Key Umbrella/td> |
| Riddingtons Payroll |
| SG Contractor Accounting |
| We Contract |
| Advance |
| Orbital |
| Liquid Friday |
| Payments Pro |
| Umbrella.co.uk |
| Omnia |
| No Worries |
| No Worries |
| Spry Pay |
| DASA Umbrella |
| Clipper Contracting Group |
| Payme |
| Carrington Umbrella |
| Agency Payroll |
| Azebra Group Ltd |
| Sapphire Contracting |
| Spry Pay |
| Nasa Group |
| Mortimer Childe |
| Cool Company |
| PayStream |
| ICS Accounting |
| Rebus |
| Giant Pay |
| Umbrellaphant Limited |
| ForeTwo Group |
| Your Sprightly |
| Workwell |
| Bishopsgate |
| i4 Pay |
| Quest Pay Solutions NE Limited |
| Husp |
| Numbermill |
| Danbro |
| New Red Planet |
| SG Umbrella |
| Clarity Umbrella |
| MyPay |
| iConsult |
| Stonebridge Payment Solutions Ltd |
| SSC Services |
| Churchill Knight Umbrella |
| Oasis Group |
| SmartWork |
| Sterling |
| Crest Plus |
| NWM |
| Bright Sky Umbrella |
| Fair Pay Services |
| Generate |
| Focused |
| Brookson One |
Source: FCSA Official Website
List of HMRC approved umbrella companies
Firstly, there isn’t a list of HMRC-approved umbrella companies in the UK. HMRC does not regulate or approve umbrella companies, so such a list doesn’t exist.
However, HMRC does regularly publish a list of umbrella companies involved in tax avoidance to alert contractors. This list includes companies that HMRC has identified as operating dodgy schemes, avoiding taxes, or committing fraud.
Below is HMRC’s list of umbrella companies linked to tax avoidance schemes. It includes the names of the schemes, their promoters, enablers, and suppliers. The most recent additions to this list can be found in section 3 below, published on 5 September 2024 with new additions being Everest Contracting Limited, Innovate Limited (Registered in the Isle of Man), Odyssey Payroll Limited, and Optima Limited (Registered in the Isle of Man).
| Umbrella Company | Legislation | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|
| Optima Limited (Optima) | Finance Act 2022 | 5 September 2024 |
| Odyssey Payroll Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 5 September 2024 |
| Innovate Limited (IL) | Finance Act 2022 | 5 September 2024 |
| Everest Contracting Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 5 September 2024 |
| Summit LED Ltd (SLL) | Finance Act 2022 | 29 August 2024 |
| Pazepay Limited (PPL) | Finance Act 2022 | 29 August 2024 |
| Your Pay Ltd (YPL) | Finance Act 2022 | 22 August 2024 |
| Fast Payroll UK Ltd (FPUK) | Finance Act 2022 | 22 August 2024 |
| Acquda Limited (AL) | Finance Act 2022 | 8 August 2024 |
| Balance Bay Limited (BBL) | Finance Act 2022 | 8 August 2024 |
| On the Box Pay Ltd (OTBP) | Finance Act 2022 | 8 August 2024 |
| Rosewood WM IO Services Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 8 August 2024 |
| RW Operations Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 8 August 2024 |
| Whitebridge Management Ltd (WML) | Finance Act 2022 | 8 August 2024 |
| Your PAYE Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 8 August 2024 |
| Umbrella Zone Limited (UZL) | Finance Act 2022 | 18 July 2024 |
| New Mill Resourcing Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 18 July 2024 |
| B2BTradecard Ltd (B2B) | Finance Act 2022 | 18 July 2024 |
| 365 Umbrella Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 6 June 2024 |
| Cube Umbrella Limited (CUL) | Finance Act 2022 | 6 June 2024 |
| Mountain View Admin Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 6 June 2024 |
| Accent Umbrella Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 9 May 2024 |
| Alphasaint Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 11 April 2024 |
| ABC Umbrella Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 09 August 2023 |
| Abchurch Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 29 February 2024 |
| Acacia Management Services Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 11 April 2024 |
| Apricot Umbrella Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 02 August 2023 |
| Dalespay Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 18 August 2023 |
| Bluemoore Associates Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 28 June 2023 |
| Bluemoore Associates Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 1 December 2023 |
| Bluestar Financial Solutions Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 17 November 2023 |
| Buckingham Wealth Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 3 May 2023 |
| Canopaye Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 23 February 2023 |
| Charteris Management Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 24 November 2022 |
| Compliant Pay Ltd/Ultimate Planning Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 28 June 2023 |
| Payeworx Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 24 August 2023 |
| Contractor Bureau Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 14 March 2024 |
| Procorre LLP | Finance Act 2022 | 29 February 2024 |
| Countrywide Partners Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 2 August 2023 |
| AML Tax (UK) Limited | Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes (DOTAS) | 19 January 2023 |
| Edge Umbrella Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 25 September 2023 |
| Excala Solutions Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 17 November 2023 |
| Flex Payroll and Accounting Services Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 1 February 2024 |
| Rainbowpay Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 1 December 2023 |
| Focus Contractor Limited | Promoters of Tax Avoidance Schemes (POTAS) | 12 October 2023 |
| Griffith Anderson Limited | Promoters of Tax Avoidance Schemes (POTAS) | 4 January 2023 |
| Hamilton Bradbury Ltd | Promoters of Tax Avoidance Schemes (POTAS) | 25 September 2023 |
| Hive Umbrella Ltd | Promoters of Tax Avoidance Schemes (POTAS) | 10 November 2023 |
| Integra Resourcing Limited | Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes (DOTAS) | 23 February 2023 |
| IP Global Consulting Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 9 August 2023 |
| MLG Pay Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 21 December 2023 |
| Olympus Contracting Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 25 September 2023 |
| PAYE Services Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 28 June 2023 |
| PAYEme Ltd | POTAS | 18 April 2024 |
| Pay Rec Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 31 August 2023 |
| Paystone Services Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 1 February 2024 |
| Peak PAYE Limited | Promoters of Tax Avoidance Schemes (POTAS) | 7 June 2023 |
| Prime Umbrella Services Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 31 August 2023 |
| Procorre LLP | Finance Act 2022 | 29 February 2024 |
| Purity Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 25 January 2024 |
| Purple Pay Limited | POTAS | 7 December 2023 |
| React Administration Services Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 29 February 2024 |
| Resource Hubco Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 28 June 2023 |
| Saxonside Limited (SAX) | POTAS | 7 June 2023 |
| Solucionis Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 25 April 2024 |
| Ultra Employment Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 11 April 2024 |
| The Umbrella Agency Limited | Finance Act 2022 | 31 August 2022 |
| Veqta Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 5 July 2023 |
| Vision HR Solutions Ltd | Finance Act 2022 | 5 July 2023 |
| Worx 4U Limited | Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes (DOTAS) | 23 January 2024 |
Source: HMRC official website
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